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Dec 31, 2021

Caterpillar Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Caterpillar's Q4 2021 results increased due to higher sales volume and favorable price realization.

Key Takeaways

Caterpillar Inc. reported a 23% increase in sales and revenues for the fourth quarter of 2021, reaching $13.8 billion. The adjusted profit per share was $2.69, and the company ended the year with a strong enterprise cash balance of $9.3 billion.

Fourth-quarter sales and revenues increased by 23%.

Profit per share was $3.91, and adjusted profit per share was $2.69.

Full-year sales and revenues increased by 22%.

The company had a strong operating cash flow and ended the year with $9.3 billion in enterprise cash.

Total Revenue
$13.8B
Previous year: $11.2B
+22.8%
EPS
$2.69
Previous year: $2.12
+26.9%
Gross Profit
$3.69B
Previous year: $3.32B
+11.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$9.25B
Previous year: $9.35B
-1.0%
Free Cash Flow
$992M
Previous year: $1.78B
-44.3%
Total Assets
$82.8B
Previous year: $78.3B
+5.7%

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Forward Guidance

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